Chickpea Ratatouille

Name: Chickpea Ratatouille
Ingredients: 3 1/2 –4 cups cooked chickpeas (roughly 2 - 14 oz cans if using canned, rinsed and drained); 1 cup finely chopped red onion; 3 –4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 28- ounce can diced organic tomatoes (see note); 1/2 cup diced organic red or orange bell pepper; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or date syrup (optional, can omit); 2 teaspoons mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 dried bay leaves